HLTA
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, W12 9PT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 40a8b3c8-8116-464c-9e19-db69aee1a942 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications & Experience:
• Meets HLTA professional standards.
• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Evidence of specialism in a curriculum or learning difficulty area.
• At least two years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience across primary/secondary phases.
• Experience delivering whole-class teaching.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Knowledge & Understanding:
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour-management strategies.
• Understanding of, or willingness to be trained in, First Aid.
Skills:
• Clear and confident communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with pupils and colleagues.
• Effective organisation and time management.
• Competent ICT skills to support learning and maintain information systems.
Abilities:
• Able to maintain professional boundaries with pupils.
• Confident in leading, motivating and supporting a team.
• Works constructively as part of a wider staff team.
• Supervises pupils effectively in and out of the academy using the behaviour policy.
• Organises classroom activities and resources efficiently.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Acts as a positive role model for pupils.
• Works in partnership with parents and teachers.
• Uses initiative and adapts flexibly to changing needs.
Attitude:
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to problem-solve and seek solutions.
• Determination that all pupils can succeed, regardless of barriers.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Strong alignment with the academy’s ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
Greenside is a vibrant, creative and welcoming one-form entry primary school with a nursery, located in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush. As part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for every child. Our rich, film- and arts-led curriculum nurtures curiosity, confidence and independence. We offer a supportive, close-knit staff community, high-quality CPD, and a culture guided by our values: Be Kind, Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe. Greenside is a place where both pupils and staff are known, valued and supported to thrive.
Our school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Strong leadership support, well-resourced classrooms and a commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of a forward-thinking trust, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, clear development pathways and a culture built on inclusion, ambition and high expectations for every child.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Meets HLTA professional standards.
• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Evidence of specialism in a curriculum or learning difficulty area.
• At least two years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience across primary/secondary phases.
• Experience delivering whole-class teaching.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Knowledge & Understanding:
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour-management strategies.
• Understanding of, or willingness to be trained in, First Aid.
Skills:
• Clear and confident communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with pupils and colleagues.
• Effective organisation and time management.
• Competent ICT skills to support learning and maintain information systems.
Abilities:
• Able to maintain professional boundaries with pupils.
• Confident in leading, motivating and supporting a team.
• Works constructively as part of a wider staff team.
• Supervises pupils effectively in and out of the academy using the behaviour policy.
• Organises classroom activities and resources efficiently.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Acts as a positive role model for pupils.
• Works in partnership with parents and teachers.
• Uses initiative and adapts flexibly to changing needs.
Attitude:
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to problem-solve and seek solutions.
• Determination that all pupils can succeed, regardless of barriers.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Strong alignment with the academy’s ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
Greenside is a vibrant, creative and welcoming one-form entry primary school with a nursery, located in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush. As part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for every child. Our rich, film- and arts-led curriculum nurtures curiosity, confidence and independence. We offer a supportive, close-knit staff community, high-quality CPD, and a culture guided by our values: Be Kind, Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe. Greenside is a place where both pupils and staff are known, valued and supported to thrive.
Our school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Strong leadership support, well-resourced classrooms and a commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of a forward-thinking trust, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, clear development pathways and a culture built on inclusion, ambition and high expectations for every child.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.